An humble apology for non-conformists with modest and serious reflections on the Friendly debate…

Answ. In the Presbyterians Address to his Majesty they assert the lawfulness of Episcopacy, and of a Liturgy. The mention of the names of many Bishops both in the beginning of Reformation, and of later times, are precious to them, ⟨p. 31⟩like an Ointment poured forth; the memory of them is and shall be in Benediction: And there have been never any so bad since, as to make so•er persons to condemn all. There are still of the Hierarchy men of that piety, learning, temperance, meekness and moderation, that we despair not (if some Boutefeau's and Incendiaries would cease blowing the coals) might be the happy Instruments to quench the Fire, and be like the good Shepherds, who bring home their Sheep when gone astray, in their very bosoms, and with their Benedictions. There are also amongst Dissenters many sons of peace, who love not to fish in troubled waters, or to blow the coals; great friends to Unity, Peace and Order, and no enemies to Bishops; who either keep no Private-Meetings, or therein dissuade not the people from frequenting the Public-Assemblies, or hearing their Ministers or Liturgy.

Answ. In the Presbyterians Address to his Majesty they assert the lawfulness of Episcopacy, and of a Liturgy. The mention of the names of many Bishops both in the beginning of Reformation, and of later times, are precious to them, ⟨p. 31⟩like an Oyntment poured forth; the memory of them is and shall be in Benedictione: And there have been never any so bad since, as to make so•er persons to condemn all. There are still of the Hierarchy men of that piety, learning, temperance, meekness and moderation, that we despair not (if some Boutefeau's and Incendiaries would cease blowing the coals) might be the happy Instruments to quench the Fire, and be like the good Shepherds, who bring home their Sheep when gone astray, in their very bosoms, and with their Benedictions. There are also amongst Dissenters many sons of peace, who love not to fish in troubled waters, or to blow the coals; great friends to Unity, Peace and Order, and no enemies to Bishops; who either keep no Private-Meetings, or therein disswade not the people from frequenting the Publick-Assemblies, or hearing their Ministers or Liturgy.